arm q injection - Quinine (NA) medicine

Arm Q Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is arm q injection used for?

Arm Q Injection contains Quinine, an antimalarial used to treat uncomplicated and severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It works by interfering with the parasite's ability to digest hemoglobin, leading to its death. It is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision.

  • Generic Name: Quinine
  • Manufacturer: Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š arm q injection Uses & Benefits

Treatment of uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria; nocturnal leg cramps (off-label).

Off-label uses: Nocturnal leg cramps, Babesiosis (with clindamycin)

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Quinine
Brand NameArm Q Injection
ManufacturerSanjivani Parenteral Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- others
Route of AdministrationIntramuscular injection.
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after intramuscular injection.
DistributionWidely distributed throughout body tissues, including brain and placenta.
Protein BindingApproximately 70-90% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismPrimarily hepatic via CYP3A4 and CYP2C19.
Half-Life8-14 hours in healthy adults; prolonged in severe malaria or hepatic impairment.
ExcretionRenal (20% unchanged); also biliary.
Bioavailability100% (intramuscular).
Onset of ActionRapid (within 1-2 hours).
Peak Plasma Time1-3 hours after intramuscular injection.
Duration of ActionApproximately 8-12 hours.

How It Works

Interferes with heme polymerization in the parasite's digestive vacuole, leading to toxic heme accumulation.

Mechanism Steps

1Quinine enters the parasite's food vacuole.
2It inhibits heme polymerase, preventing heme detoxification.
3Accumulation of toxic heme damages the parasite membrane.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take arm q injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of arm q injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Cinchonism (tinnitus, headache, nausea, blurred vision)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • QT prolongation

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Severe hypoglycemia
  • Hemolytic anemia (G6PD deficiency)
  • Thrombocytopenia

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Blackwater fever
  • Photosensitivity
  • Hepatitis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Cimetidine Moderate Decreased quinine clearance
Digoxin Moderate Increased digoxin levels

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Amiodarone
  • Digoxin
  • Mefloquine
  • Halofantrine

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Cimetidine
  • Rifampin
  • Phenytoin
  • Carbamazepine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Aluminum-containing antacids
  • Calcium channel blockers

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase quinine levels.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase risk of CNS depression and hepatotoxicity.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to quinine; G6PD deficiency; optic neuritis; tinnitus; history of QT prolongation.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

ECG (QT interval), blood glucose, renal function, auditory and visual function.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; monitor ECG, electrolytes; consider activated charcoal if oral; hemodialysis ineffective.

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

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